"Acclaimed crime historian, podcaster, and author of American Sherlock Kate Winkler Dawson tells the thrilling story of Edward Rulloff--a serial murderer who was called "too intelligent to be killed"--and the array of 19th century investigators who were convinced his brain held the key to finally understanding the criminal mind"-- Provided by publisher.

Prologue: A criminal mind -- The author -- Between the lakes -- The newspaperman -- The Greek scholar -- The educator -- The alienist -- the phrenologists -- The neurologists -- Epilogue: A cautionary tale.